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Celebrating Hospice & Palliative Care Month
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Ensuring Senior Summer Safety: Beating the Heat with Hospice Care
As summer arrives, bringing with it scorching temperatures and intense sun rays, it's crucial to prioritize the health and...
Celebrating Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom and Remembrance
Juneteenth brings with it a significant historical and cultural significance. As a hospice that values the diversity and...
World Blood Donor Day: Celebrating Life Saving Contributions
Today, June 14th, we are excited to highlight a significant event that focuses on the selfless act of blood donation –...
Celebrating the Heart and Dedication of Nursing Assistants in Hospice Care
As we approach National Nursing Assistants Week 2024 (June 13-19), we are honored to pay tribute to the dedicated...
Uniting in Purple: Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to shed light on the impact of Alzheimer's...
Hospice Care: Costs & Considerations
Facing a loved one's declining health can be emotionally and financially challenging. As families navigate the complexities...
Trusting Hospice Care: Comfort and Dignity For Your Loved One
When it comes to providing the best possible care for our loved ones facing life-limiting illnesses, the decision can be...
Preparing For Hospice Care: A Comprehensive Guide
As a caregiver, supporting your loved one during the last phase of life can be emotional and overwhelming. It's important...
National Stress Awareness Month: Coping With Stress
As we observe National Stress Awareness Month, it's important to shine a light on the unsung heroes in our society:...
Providing Comfort and Support: Ways To Assist Families When Their Loved One is Dying
We understand the immense challenges families face when a loved one is in the final stages of their life. The emotional,...
What to Know About Choosing Hospice Care: Facts and Considerations
When faced with the decision of hospice care for your loved one, it's essential to gather all the information you need to...
Living Longer Than 6 Months On Hospice Care
At Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care, our foremost goal is to ensure the comfort and well-being of our patients and...
Signs It’s Time for Hospice Care
When a loved one is facing a serious illness or reaching the end of their life, it can be challenging to navigate the...
Support and Comfort: Hospice Care When Living Alone
Facing the challenges of illness and becoming bed-bound can feel daunting, especially when you live alone without the...
Emergencies with Compassion: Understanding Hospice Care’s Response
Navigating emergencies during hospice care can feel overwhelming, and it's natural to have concerns about how these...
Embracing Hope in Hospice Care: A Journey of Peace and Comfort
As we navigate life's journey, we may find ourselves facing unexpected challenges and uncertain paths. One such juncture is...
Understanding Hospice Eligibility
In the face of serious illness, the prospect of hospice care can bring a mix of emotions. It's natural to have questions...
How to Arrange Hospice Care: Compassionate Support For Your Loved One
Facing the realization that a loved one requires hospice care can be overwhelming. During this difficult and emotional...
Honoring End-of-Life Wishes: How Hospice Care Can Help You Plan
As our loved ones approach the end of their lives, it becomes essential to ensure that their wishes and preferences are...
Home for the Holidays: Comfort and Care with Hospice
The holiday season is often filled with joy and merriment, but for families with terminally ill loved ones, it can pose a...
Celebrating Hospice & Palliative Care Month 2023: Courageous Conversations
November is a month filled with gratitude and remembrance, particularly for the compassionate care hospice and palliative...
A Guide to Self-Care for Family Caregivers During the Hospice Journey
As a family caregiver, you hold an essential role in providing comfort and support to your aging or terminally ill loved...
Navigating End-of-Life Discussions with Family
Discussing end-of-life decisions and preferences with family members can be a challenging but essential conversation. We...
7 Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care You Should Know
Navigating the realm of hospice care can be overwhelming and filled with questions. As a family caregiver, knowledge is...
Understanding Clinical End-of-Life Signs in Hospice Care
The end-of-life journey is a profound and delicate time. Understanding clinical end-of-life signs can help everyone...
Supporting Your Loved One through the Dying Process
The journey of preparing for the death of a loved one can be overwhelming and emotional. As caregivers and family members,...
Enhancing Quality of Life in Assisted Living – How Hospice Care Makes the Difference
For individuals in assisted living facilities, hospice care is crucial in providing comprehensive end-of-life care. Hospice...
Caring for a Dying Loved One – The Role of Caregivers and Hospice Care Support
Losing a loved one is undoubtedly one of the most difficult experiences in life. During this time, caregivers are vital in...
Preparing: Financial and Legal Considerations at the End of Life
Preparing for the end of life is a reality we must all face at some point. While the focus should be on ensuring comfort,...
Understanding Cancer and the Role of Hospice Care
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. To understand cancer better,...
World Lung Cancer Day 2023: Understanding the Impact
Lung cancer is a major global health concern, affecting millions of people and their families each year. On World Lung...
Who Pays for Hospice Care at Home?
Hospice care at home is a valuable service providing comfort and support for individuals with terminal illnesses and their...
How Long is Hospice Care Typically?
Hospice care provides vital support for people with life-limiting illnesses, offering comfort, dignity, and compassionate...
Home Health Vs. Hospice Care: What is the Difference?
When considering healthcare options for loved ones with complex medical needs, it's important to understand the differences...
Understanding Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) and Stroke
Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), commonly referred to as strokes, are serious medical events that can have profound...
Honoring PTSD Awareness Day
Providing Specialized Care for Veterans in Hospice On PTSD Awareness Day (June 27th), we highlight the profound impact of...
Global ALS Recognition
Every year, on June 21st, the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations observes an important day of recognition for...
Honoring Nursing Assistants
Celebrating Their Dedication and Compassionate Care During Nursing Assistants Week, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Between 2019 and 2030, the number of people over the age of 60 is projected to grow by nearly 40%, from 1 billion to 1.4...
Our C.A.R.E. Program
We are proud to introduce the implementation of our C.A.R.E. Program. C.A.R.E. adds another layer of service to caring for...
World Multiple Sclerosis Day
May 30th is World Multiple Sclerosis Day, celebrating global solidarity and hope for the future. The theme for World MS Day...
National Skilled Nursing Care Week
National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) is an annual observance that celebrates the compassionate care provided by...
National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week, celebrated annually on May 6-12th, is a time to recognize and appreciate nurses' hard work and...
Administrative Professionals Day
Administrative Professionals Day is April 26. We wanted to recognize the efforts and sacrifices hospice administrative...
National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month. The month aims to raise awareness about health disparities that impact minority...
National Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of Parkinson’s...
National Doctors’ Day
March 30th is National Doctors Day — and what better day to recognize everything our physicians and medical directors do...
Patient Safety Awareness Week
Patient Safety Awareness Week is from March 12, 2023, to March 15, 2023. This annual recognition event encourages people to...
National Social Work Month
This National Social Work Month, we wanted to shine a light on hospice and palliative care social workers and all they do...